Speed trap  —  Bonds failed amphetamine test, blamed teammate  —  Barry Bonds, already under investigation for lying under oath about his steroid use, failed a test under Major League Baseball's amphetamine policy last season and then initially blamed it on a teammate, the Daily News has learned.

Going Deep: Manny Acta and Fredi Gonzalez  —  The National League East is feeding upon itself.  The Marlins canned Joe Girardi as manager and hired Braves coach Fredi Gonazlez.  The Nationals said goodbye to Frank Robinson and grabbed top managing prospect Manny Acta from the Mets.

Fans get right to be stuffed  —  Dodgers converting right-field pavilion into an all-you-can-eat section and raising the cheapest seat to $10.  —  You won't be able to buy a ticket for under $10 on game day at Dodger Stadium next season, but you will be able to pay $40 for a bleacher seat and an endless supply of Dodger Dogs.

Duo hopes to crack Mets' rotation  —  As spring nears, Maine, Williams not taking anything for granted  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — John Maine and Dave Williams both insist their presence at the Mets' annual minicamp has everything to do with getting some early work in and nothing to do with trying …

Cardinals sign Mulder to two-year deal  —  Club also locks in Franklin, inks Ankiel, Cabrera to Minors pacts  —  ST. LOUIS — Familiarity bred content for Mark Mulder.  The left-hander, recuperating from late-summer shoulder surgery, agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with St. Louis on Wednesday.

Red-letter day  —  What Beckham's arrival will mean for MLS, U.S. soccer  —  Mark it down: Jan. 11, 2007 will forever be known as the day that Major League Soccer truly arrived on the world stage.  —  David Beckham, the world's most recognizable soccer star, is leaving Real Madrid …

Ten Prospects to Watch in 2007  —  This season, I'm not going to make the same mistake.  I'm not going to call them "breakout" prospects.  Every year I write this article, and every year, I get dozens of semantics-based hate e-mails.  —  After a 4.43 ERA in his first professional season …

Back to the Boogie Down  —  Former South Bronx star Sanchez hopes to make mark with Bombers  —  Humberto Sanchez made his annual appearance at South Bronx High School late last month to provide some of the Phoenix baseball players with perspective and instruction from a professional pitcher.

Worrell reaches end of road with Giants  —  MOVE OPENS ORTIZ'S ROSTER SPOT  —  One day after the Giants welcomed back Russ Ortiz, one of his 2002 World Series teammates volunteered a roster space for him.  —  Right-hander Tim Worrell announced his retirement because of neck and shoulder issues …

Rivera shines in winter ball playoffs  —  Former Major Leaguer heats up in Mexican Pacific League  —  Coming off a successful regular season in the Mexican Pacific League, where he batted .282 with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs, former Major Leaguer Ruben Rivera is batting .300 with four RBIs …

Cubs may still have some moves to make  —  After spending nearly $300 million this off-season, the Cubs still aren't finished.  —  The team is trying to add two outfielders, and a trade of right fielder Jacque Jones remains a possibility.  —  Jones, signed for $9 million over the next two seasons …

Rocket set for return, says agent  —  It is "more than 50-50" that Roger Clemens will return to the mound this season, according to Randy Hendricks, one of the Rocket's Houston-based agents.  —  Hendricks, in a question-and-answer session with the Houston Chronicle published …

Tigers finalize spring invite list  —  Veteran outfielder Perez to join Jurrjens, Dlugach in Lakeland  —  DETROIT — Prospects Jair Jurrjens and Brent Dlugach have joined Cameron Maybin among the Tigers farmhands who received invitations to Spring Training.